On top of all your replies, I would really recommend reading tosxyChor’s Dream Control Training Course. He gives soem very good tips on getting over doubt as well as easier ways to make things happen other than to just try “willing” them to.
Also, for tranformation Wyvern has a good article in The BIG Transformation topic. This will really help when it comes to figuring out how to alter appearance rather than just perceptions. Best of luck to you!